Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

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ASHRAM NEWS
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The ashram is now officially incorporated with the state of Florida as Abhyasa Ashram, Inc., a Florida Non Profit Corporation. We are in the process of filing for non profit status with the Internal Revenue Service. We continue exploring alternatives for the physical ashram and the learning programs. We'll continue to let you know details as they are known.

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LOCAL ASHRAM ACTIVITIES
(All times CST/CDST US)
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DAILY Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
(If you are in another city, state or country, please join us from your home if you are free to do so at these times.)

ARTICLES:http://www.swamij.com/yoga-vedanta-tantra.htm
Complementary practices: In the tradition of the Himalayan masters, Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra complement one another, leading one systematically along the path to Self-realization. The aspirant clears the mind through the practice of Yoga meditation as codified in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, does self-enquiry of Vedanta, and then breaks through the final barrier with Tantra, experiencing the heights of kundalini awakening.

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REFLECTIONS:
Those who are deluded by the illusive power (Maya) of Nature become attached to the work done by the forces of nature. The wise should not disturb the mind of the ignorant whose knowledge is imperfect. (Bhagavad Gitra 3.29)